Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. shortening, margarine or butter
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 2 c. applesauce
• 2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips
  

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat the sugar and fat together. Add the eggs and then applesauce. Add the dry ingredients and beat. Grease or coat a 10-by-16 jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle over the top: 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup nuts and chocolate chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Makes 24 servings.

Per serving: 124 calories, 4 grams (g) fat and 21 g carbohydrate.